Fuk Tak Shrine (also known as Gods of Fortune and Virtue Shrine)
Mar 3, 2021, 17:09 PM
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Fuk Tak Shrine (also known as Gods of Fortune and Virtue Shrine)
Building key :
fuk-tak-shrine
The Fuk Tak Shrine (also known as Gods of Fortune and Virtue Shrine) was originally built next to the Main Altar, but it was moved to a new location after the expansion of the platform. The shrine enshrines two tutelary deities called “Tudigong” and “Tudipo.” Originally, the shrine was only protected by Tudigong, but Sik Sik Yuen believes that it would be best to invite both Tudigong and Tudipo to protect the shrine to harmonize yin and yang. Taoism regards Tudigong as the “Right God of Blessing and Virtue”, and merchants regard Tudi gods as their protection deity.
History of
Wong Tai Sin Temple
In April 1942, guidance from Master Wong Tai Sin was received through divine writing. These Taoist priests were directed to erect a new temple in the area of Chuk Yuen in Kowloon City. The writings from the Master indicated “This place, a symbol of the wings of phoenix, is blessed and it is the most appropriate place to set up a temple to propagate religious doctrines.” They then inserted a bamboo stick on the ground as a sign and thus set up the main altar. At the beginning, the Main Altar, Confucian Hall, General Office, dormitory, main gate and the wells were built in the temple. The other buildings were constructed continually in the coming years. Its Taoist architecture reflects nothing less than the significance and teachings of Taoism. The buildings contain the five elements in Chinese Fengshui culture, where Bronze Pavilion represents “Metal”, Scripture Hall represents “Wood”, Yuk Yik Fountain represents “Water”, Yue Heung Pavilion represents “Fire” and Earth Wall represents “Earth”.